"Today marks the 148th anniversary of Confederation, and what we today proudly hail as Canada Day. Canada Day gives Canadians from coast to coast to coast a chance to pay tribute to our flag, celebrate with family and friends all that is great about our country, and formally recognize the privilege that comes with being Canadian.

"This year we have even more reason to show off the Maple Leaf with pride as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our flag, and as we welcome the world for the FIFA Women's World Cup and the Pan Am and Parapan Games later this month.

"And today, at 52 ceremonies across Canada we will welcome approximately 2,300 new citizens.

"We truly have so much to be proud of and grateful for. Today we celebrate the hard work of generations of people who came from all corners of the world to build the Canada we know and love today.

"Today let us celebrate and honour our shared history, our symbols, our institutions, and the values that define us as Canadians. I encourage all Canadians to share on social media what makes them proud to be Canadian using the hashtag #StrongProudFree / #FortFierLibre.

"As Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, I wish all Canadians a safe and happy Canada Day. And to those who are becoming Canadian citizens at special ceremonies across the country today, welcome home!"

Building a stronger Canada: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) strengthens Canada's economic, social and cultural prosperity, helping ensure Canadian safety and security while managing one of the largest and most generous immigration programs in the world.

SOURCE Citizenship and Immigration Canada

These press releases may also interest you

CONSOLIDATED HCI HOLDINGS CORPORATION announced today the declaration of a special cash dividend of Cdn. $0.225 per Class B Share. Shareholders of record at the close of business on August 28, 2018 ("Distribution Record Date") will be entitled to...

Pivot Technology Solutions, Inc. , ("Pivot"), a full-service information technology provider, today reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 that demonstrate solid progress with its commercial transformation....

Frankly Inc. (Frankly or the Company), a leader in transforming local TV broadcasters and media companies by enabling them to publish and monetize their digital content across multiple platforms, reported financial results for the second quarter...

Wheaton Precious Metalstm Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018. All figures are presented in United States dollars unless otherwise noted.
In the second quarter of 2018,...

LeadFX Inc. (the "Company" or "LeadFX") today reported its second quarter 2018 ("Quarter") financial results. This release summarizes those results. For full details refer to the Company's website.
The Company's...

Phoenix New Media Limited ("Phoenix New Media", "ifeng" or the "Company"), a leading new media company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018.
Mr. Shuang Liu, CEO of Phoenix New Media...